What is RIC IV Caracalla 248?

RIC IV Caracalla 248 is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (214 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 248.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 248?

RIC IV Caracalla 248 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.23g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Caracalla Aureus, Victory reverse (RIC IV 248)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Caracalla 248

Ruler

Caracalla

Denomination

Aureus

Date

214 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.23g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM

Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P

Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, holding stylus in right hand to inscribe shield set on left knee and held by left hand; behind her, shield

About This Type

This RIC IV Caracalla 248 is an aureus of Caracalla (214 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, holding stylus in right hand to inscribe shield set on left knee and held by left hand; behind her, shield. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.23g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Caracalla 248?: RIC IV Caracalla 248 is a Gold Aureus of Caracalla (214 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Caracalla 248.
How do you identify RIC IV Caracalla 248?: The obverse depicts Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, holding stylus in right hand to inscribe shield set on left knee and held by left hand; behind her, shield with the inscription P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Caracalla 248?: RIC IV Caracalla 248 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.23g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.